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U.S. Three-Cent Nickels (1865-1889)

1867 Three (3) Cent Nickel Proof PCGS PR66 Superb Eye Appeal Strong Strike
1867 Three (3) Cent Nickel Proof PCGS PR66 Superb Eye Appeal Strong Strike
SKU: PSB50315

This wonderfully original 1867 Three (3) Cent Nickel has superb eye appeal with fantastic luster and strong strike. Gorgeous color and surfaces with great mirrors. Tough to find! Certified: PCGS PR66

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$1,035.00 $1,065.00

1877 Three (3) Cent Nickel Proof CAC Sticker PCGS PR66 Key Date Strong Strike
1877 Three (3) Cent Nickel Proof CAC Sticker PCGS PR66 Key Date Strong Strike
SKU: PSB50108

This wonderfully original 1877 Three (3) Cent Nickel has superb eye appeal with nice luster and strong strike. Gorgeous color and surfaces with great skin. Certified: PCGS PR66

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$3,300.00 $3,395.00

1883 Three (3) Cent Nickel Proof CAC Sticker PCGS PR67 Superb Eye Appeal
1883 Three (3) Cent Nickel Proof CAC Sticker PCGS PR67 Superb Eye Appeal
SKU: PSB47461

This wonderfully original 1883 Three (3) Cent Nickel has superb eye appeal with fantastic luster and strong strike. Blazing white gem. There are not enough superlatives for this one. Certified: PCGS PR67

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$1,240.00 $1,275.00

1889 Three (3) Cent Nickel Proof PCGS PR65 Superb Eye Appeal Strong Strike
1889 Three (3) Cent Nickel Proof PCGS PR65 Superb Eye Appeal Strong Strike
SKU: PSB46308

This wonderfully original 1889 Three (3) Cent Nickel Proof has superb eye appeal with nice luster and strong strike. Great color and surfaces. Super fresh. Certified: PCGS PR65

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$520.00 $535.00


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Learn More About U.S. Three-Cent Nickels (1865-1889)

 

The three-cent nickel was minted from 1865 to 1889, during the same time the three-cent silver piece was produced. Both coins were designed by the U.S. Mint’s chief engraver, John Longacre. The obverse side features the head of Lady Liberty wearing a crown and facing left with the inscription UNITED STATES OF AMERICA surrounding her and the date below. The reverse side includes the denomination expressed as the Roman numeral III inside of a wreath. The three-cent nickel was composed of 75% copper and 25% nickel yet looks silver in appearance. Millions of these odd denomination coins were produced to buy three-cent postage stamps and make change during the post-Civil War era. The three-cent nickel raised controversy due to its size which was very similar to that of a dime. It was discontinued in 1889 when the cost of postage dropped from three cents to two cents, creating less demand for a three-cent piece. 


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